Featured Program
Duke Ob/Gyn Research Scholars Educational Training (ReSET) Program
- Do you have expertise in grant-writing and/or reviewing? Sign up now to be a lecturer, workshop leader or mentor for the Duke Ob/Gyn's new ReSET Program.
- Do you want to get trained and mentored? ReSET provides structured, real-time grant writing support and welcomes all ob/gyn trainees, faculty and K12 scholars. Lectures and workshops will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Baker House Room 214 from 9:30-11 a.m.
- Are you submitting an external grant in the next 3-6 months? Request a personal Grant Development Support (GRADS) Team to help you get your grant out the door.
Mathers Foundation Grants — Deadline Sept. 10
Applications for fall grants for the G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation have opened. Currently, the foundation is interested in immunology, microbiome, genomics, genomics, structural biology, microbiology and infectious diseases, cellular physiology, cancer biology, stem cell biology and neuroscience. The foundation will accept only three proposals from institutions each cycle. This cycle, grants are for under $700,000 over three years and will allow 10% for indirect costs. The Duke internal deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Nominations Open for Outstanding Postdoc and Postdoc Mentor — Due Sept. 10
These awards honor not only research achievements, but also contributions in mentoring, service and teaching. Nominations are due Wednesday, Sept. 10. Awards will be announced at the Annual Postdoctoberfest on Friday, Oct. 10.
Carter Society 75th Anniversary — Sept. 11-13
Faculty, please join us to celebrate the Carter Society's 75th anniversary during our annual meeting in Durham, North Carolina from Sept. 11-13, 2025.
Swamy To Present on Maternal Immunization Task Force Panel — Sept. 17
Geeta Swamy, MD, will present on The Maternal Immunization Task Force's webinar on Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season: A Review of Maternal Immunization Guidance and Communication Strategies to Increase Vaccine Uptake and Confidence. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 5-6 p.m. ET and will contain a review of ACOG's COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccine clinical guidance and consider effective tools to help health care professionals communicate with pregnant patients.
Join Duke Ob/Gyn's Residents+ Team at the Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run — Sept. 20
The 23rd annual Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk & 5K Run is Saturday, Sept. 20 at Sanderson High School in Raleigh. The run is at 8:30 a.m., the educational forum is at 9:30 a.m. and the walk is at 10:30 a.m. A virtual 5K option is also available. All proceeds go toward ovarian cancer research here at Duke. Join and/or donate to the Ob/Gyn team. Thanks to team captains Aya Bashi, MD, MPH; Tara Markert, MD; and Katherine Penvose, MD.
Hispanic Heritage Month Event — Sept. 22
Please join Duke Advancing Latiné/Hispanic Excellence (¡DALHE!) in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with an event, "Honoring Innovation, Advocacy and Excellence in Latiné/Hispanic Research and Scholarship," held Monday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. in the Trent Semans Center Great Hall. We're proud of Duke Ob/Gyn's work on this important event! One of the three featured presenters is gynecologic oncologist Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, MHSc. Additionally, Project Manager Monica Vallier, MBA, served on the ¡DALHE! planning committee, contributing to the development of this year's theme, identifying panelists and coordinating event logistics.
ACOG District IV Annual Meeting in Greensboro — Sept. 26-28
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District IV Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 26-28 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participation in programs and through advocacy is encouraged when possible. Faculty Elizabeth Livingston, MD, and Clayton Alfonso, MD, currently hold leadership roles and can provide additional information. Dr. Livingston serves as section chair, and Dr. Alfonso serves as vice chair. Please reach out to them for additional guidance and information.
Duke Summit on AI for Health Innovation — Oct. 8-10
Duke AI Health and the Pratt School of Engineering will host the second annual Duke Summit on AI for Health Innovation from Oct. 8-10. This event aims to foster a vibrant community of practice that bridges the medical and engineering fields to advance health-oriented AI development. The summit will spotlight Duke’s expertise in AI product development and healthcare innovation, emphasizing the use of responsible AI to improve health outcomes for patients and communities.
New Faculty Orientation — Oct. 13
The Duke University School of Medicine 2025 New Faculty Orientation will be held on Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trent Semans. Topics will include understanding institutional structure and resources; appointments, promotion and tenure; working with learners; building a positive culture; and advice from current faculty leaders. All SOM faculty are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions within their first three years on faculty.
Shakori 40 — Team Running Relay — Dec. 6
Calling all runners! Please consider joining Duke Ob/Gyn on Saturday, Dec. 7 in our attempt to beat the UNC team for the fourth year in a row at the Shakori 40, a 40-mile relay where each runner runs a minimum of one four-mile loop. The field is a mix of speedsters and (very) recreational runners. Because each runner runs separately, you only need to be at the race for your four-mile loop. This year we are planning on having two teams; last year, both of our Duke teams beat UNC's teams by up to 60 minutes! If you are interested, email resident Katie Penvose, MD. The price of registration goes up from $55 to $65 on Sept. 1, so if you want to join, now's the time!
Patient Resource: Pelvic Health Fund
The Pelvic Health Fund, a nonprofit organization founded by Kaitlyn Bachman, PT, DPT, PRPC, CAPP-OB, a physical therapist at Duke Health Cary, helps provide essential supplies such as dilators, pelvic wands, penetration buffers and maternity belts to patients who cannot afford them. Providers, please share this resource with patients.
New NIH Public Access Policy Now in Effect
As of July 1, 2025, the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy will require that all peer-reviewed publications resulting from NIH funding — and accepted for publication on or after that date — be made immediately available in PubMed Central (PMC) on the official date of publication. This change replaces the 2008 Public Access Policy, which allowed a 12-month embargo before articles became publicly accessible in PMC. Learn more about the policy.
Make a Note: Subscribe to the Duke Research & Innovation Insider Digest for additional updates and resources like the following:
- School of Medicine Bridge and New Direction Funding Program
- Capital Equipment Threshold Increases July 1
Share Gratitude By Sending a Kudos Kard
When the Kudos Kard rolled out last May, DUHS team members sent more than 3,500 notes of appreciation to colleagues to celebrate the difference they made in the lives of our patients, their loved ones, and each other. The incredible response to this campaign highlights how our team members truly Put People First by celebrating one another. An enhanced version of the Kudos Kard has been rolled out — designed to make it easier than ever to connect, recognize and show appreciation.
Coordinated Support for School of Medicine Faculty During Difficult Times
In an effort to support faculty during this time of uncertainty and rapid change, the Duke University School of Medicine is partnering with Duke University and DUHS to offer coordinated support. Learn more about the available services for faculty at medschool.duke.edu/faculty.
Duke Military Association Affinity Group
The Duke Military Association (DMA) Affinity Group offers opportunities to network internally, attracts and retains veteran talent, promotes professional development and supports community outreach activities. Learn about the group, download a virtual meeting background to use, and more.
Cancer Dictionary
As a way to cope during her treatment for cancer, patient Duke Cancer patient Janis Krempa created a unique dictionary that used more traditional vocabulary — and a bit of humor — that made it easier to talk with her loved ones about her cancer journey (for example, she defines a chest port as a "pop socket" and the process of undergoing chemotherapy as "chemmunion"). Read Janis' story here, and read her dictionary here.
Duke Service: Protected Network for Research
The Compute and Data Services Alliance (CDSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its first service: the Protected Network for Research (PNR). The PNR is improving support for researchers who work with regulated and sensitive research data, other than DUHS electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). The newly launched PNR consists of technical services and facilitative services to assist with necessary regulatory requirements. Researchers can receive full-service assistance when they need it and use self-service tools when they do not. Register for a one-hour virtual PNR information session here. More CDSA services are coming soon. To stay up to date on CDSA initiatives and services, join the mailing list, email your question or visit the website.
Clinical Trials Website and Directory: My Duke Research
The Duke University School of Medicine partnered with CTSI's Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI) and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) to launch a new community-facing website about clinical research at Duke called "My Duke Research." The website aims to provide help information on research, share updates about current studies and research results and highlight the connection between health research and community health.
Research Funding Opportunities from Duke OR&I
Duke's Office for Research & Innovation (OR&I) provides an extensive online database of internal and external funding opportunities as a resource for the entire Duke University research community.
Duke's Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council (SAGDAC)
SAGDAC is a multidisciplinary, cross-institution gathering of faculty, staff and students who serve as a think tank and hub to support the LGBTQ+ community at Duke.
SAGDAC is an inclusive organization with representation from clinical specialties within the School of Medicine, across Duke Health entities, as well as other organizations such as the Office of Institutional Equity, DukeMed Pride, Nursing, the Duke Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) - University Campus, Duke Law School, and LGBTQ+ members of our community and allies. Together, SAGDAC provides advanced consultation and leadership in developing innovative LGBTQ+ clinical services, research, and educational programs, while also facilitating community engagement and connecting our community through the Duke Health OutList.
Contact the Office for Culture, Engagement and Impact for more information.
Duke Moms Affinity Group
Duke Moms Affinity Group hosts a variety of opportunities for mothers to find support. A committee of Duke moms partners to provide fellowship and connection among like-minded members and to promote events across the Triangle. The group is making plans to host bi-monthly Moms Night Out events and Park Play Dates. Watch this video to hear members share what they love about the community or share your interest in volunteering by sending an email to DukeMoms@duke.edu.